- APS-C 332.3mm2
- 24.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 25,600
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon SL2
SL2 vs SL3 |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | A850 | SL3 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | 250D | |
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $1999.95 | $749.95 |
Street Price: | $2,219.00 | $632.33 |
Date Available: | 2009-10-08 | 2019-04-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 30.0 oz (850 g) |
23.4 oz
(664 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
6.2 x
4.6 x
3.2 in. (156 x 117 x 82 mm) |
4.8 x
3.6 x
2.7 in. (122 x 93 x 70 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Canon |
Effective Megapixels: | 24.6 | 24.2 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.94 microns | 3.72 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: | 79 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.8 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.2 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,415 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
6048 x 4032
(24.4 MP,
3:2), 6048 x 3408 (20.6 MP, Other), 4400 x 2936 (12.9 MP, 3:2), 4400 x 2472 (10.9 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2), 2896 x 1928 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 1704 (5.2 MP, Other), 1984 x 1320 (2.6 MP, 3:2) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2976 x 1680 (5.0 MP, Other), 2400 x 1344 (3.2 MP, Other), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3552 x 2664 (9.5 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 1992 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 1600 (3.4 MP, Other), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2656 x 2656 (7.1 MP, 1:1), 1984 x 1984 (3.9 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1600 (2.6 MP, 1:1) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) | JPEG (Exif 2.31), .CR3 RAW (14-bit), C-RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 5.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (24p/25p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) |
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Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with AAC audio in MP4 container | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens: | n/a | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 88mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | |
Aperture Range: | f/4 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele) | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 58.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-point TTL phase detection with 10 assist points, center dual-cross at f/2.8. | OVF: AF-dedicated CMOS phase-detect sensor, 9-points (Center AF point is cross-type at f/5.6, Center AF point is vertical line-sensitive at f/2.8); Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism with 98% coverage, 0.74x mag., 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.87x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.74x | 0.54x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.74x | 0.87x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 1,040,000 dots (345,600 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 19.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 200-3200, Extensions to 100 and 6400 | Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1EV steps, Expandable to 51200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature from 2,500K to 9,900K, Custom (3) | Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | 63-zone: Evaluative (linked to all AF points), Center-weighted, Partial (center, 9%), Spot (center, 4%) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene Intelligent Auto, Creative Assist, Special Scene (Portrait, Smooth Skin, Group Photo, Landscape, Sports, Kids, Close-up, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye, Water Painting, Toy Camera, Miniature, HDR Art (Standard/Vivid/Bold/Embossed)) | |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 10s, 2s, 2-10 shots after 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
Flash Modes: | n/a | E-TTL II Auto, Manual |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 9.8 m / 32.2 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | Guide Number is 9.8m/32.2 ft at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe, PC-sync | Hot Shoe (EL/EX-series Speedlites only) |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / Microdrive | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) | .CR3 RAW (14-bit), C-RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with AAC audio in MP4 container | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or wireless | Optional wired, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): | DC input, Multi-connector, Sync termimal, Remote terminal, HDMI Type-C minijack | Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack, Wired Remote Jack |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.40 | 0.40 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.50 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 23 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.40 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.0 | 5.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 23 | Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.0 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.0 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 11 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.18 seconds | 0.09 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.086 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.154 seconds | 0.088 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.35 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.074 seconds | 0.072 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.6 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 320 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 880 shots | 1070 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary LP-E17 |
Usable Battery Types: | NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR, Remote Camera Control (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser (Windows only). | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000Pro/XP/Vista; Mac OS X (v 10.1.3+) | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Cost reduced Sony A900. Smaller viewfinder (98% vs 100%), slower burst mode (3 fps vs 5), wireless remote not included. | Available in black or white. |